As the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu launches in North America this summer, General Motors will be fortifying its workforce at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant by no less than 200 workers for the car’s production. Currently, the plant employs about 1,200 hourly workers as well as 150 salaried workers. According to the Detroit News, all of the workers have already been selected for the jobs and were referred by other people who already work for the automaker.
To note, Chevrolet has already launched the 2013 Malibu, but only in Eco form with its mild-hybrid powertrain. The standard Malibu will feature GM’s fresh, all-new 2.5L Ecotec inline four cylinder engine and the model is expected to be priced below the Malibu Eco, with slightly lower fuel economy numbers. Notably, the Detroit-Hamtramck plant will also build the all-new Chevrolet Impala when the time comes. The plant also builds the Chevrolet Volt and Opel/Vauxhall Ampera.
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Is this car made at the Fairfax, Kansas plant as well.
Wow look at that picture! Awesome!
Car for car, I dare you to find better photos than ours from those taken by another outlet.
I agree you do have some great photos the only way to improve it would be blue cars instead of red.
Or silver black or white anything but red.
Can’t change what’s in the media fleet, unfortunately.
Will GM upgrade the 2.4L eAssist motor to one with the new 2.5L? Doing so would ensure a mpg advantage over the stand-alone 2.5L motor.
As I see it, the new 2.5L motor will render the existing 2.4L eAssist motor obsolete since both will offer nearly the same mpg.
Projected mpg:
2.5L = 24 mpg city/35mpg highway
2.4L eAssist = 25 mpg city/37 mpg highway
Any thoughts?
Also, the Malibu (and Impala) should offer AWD as an option! That would also add profits and increase the avg transaction price. Plus it would give GM a trump card over the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, etc.
Ford Fusion and Subaru Legacy offer AWD so why not GM with the Malibu, Impala, and Buick Regal?
Currently, the Buick LaCrosse offers AWD in 3.6L and the forthcoming Caddy XTS will offer AWD as well.
I spotted my first 2013 Chevy Malibu on the road yesterday. 🙂
The Malibu is only $1,820 less than the Regal hmmmm